Co-engineering cathode interlayer spacing and anode protective layer via a viologen-based bifunctional regulator for stable aqueous Zn-V2O5 batteries

Key Points

• Stable aqueous Zn-V2O5 batteries have improved performance with optimized interlayer spacing.
• Key evidence shows a significant increase in battery lifecycle from optimized protective layers.
• Analysis using a viologen-based bifunctional regulator highlights advancements in battery design.
• Further optimization is crucial for large-scale application in energy storage solutions.